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Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge
Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge
Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge
Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge
Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge
Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge
Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge
Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge
Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge

Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge


21°14’55.5"S 32°20’53.5"E

Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge: gallery


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Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge: video gallery


Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge: picture gallery


Chilo Gorge is set on a cliff over looking the Save River as it flows towards Mozambique
The Save forms Gonarezhou's northeastern boundary...
...and so the lodge sits looking across the water into the   National Park
Most guests will arrive at Chilo via an air- or road-transfer from Harare
On arrival, you'll be met at the main area where your bags will be taken to your room...
...and there's a chance to admire the views while management introduce the lodge to you
You'll then be taken to your room...
...where the views continue
The rooms are well appointed with a mini-bar and tea and coffee station in each
There's a queen sized bed with mosquito net...
...and plenty of storage space including an electronic safe for added security
There's an en-suite bathroom at the rear of each chalet...
...with a shower...
...and a loo in a separate cubicle off to the side
The double-storey main area at Chilo is vast, with a number of lounge and seating areas
There's a curios shop selling local arts & crafts
Meals are usually served on the deck at the front of the lodge...
...although there is also an indoor dining room for those chillier winter nights
The camp fire is a focal point around which guests share the day's events over a drink...
...and the pool provides welcome relief from the midday heat
Activities at Chilo Gorge are varied and there's plenty to keep guests entertained
Game drives take place in the National Park, after a short drive and boat across the river
Chilo Gorge offers three-night fly-camping trips to visit the Chilojo Cliffs
The focus isn't just on scenery though, the game here is a little skittish but still plentiful
There are healthy populations of buffalo and elephant in particular
There's also the chance to visit the local village and school...
...and see the hard-work being done to educate local children in this rural community
A local arts & crafts centre is being built by Chilo to showcase local Shangaan culture...
...including fashion and art - we'll update these photos as soon as we can
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Chilo Gorge is set on a cliff over looking the Save River as it flows towards Mozambique
Chilo Gorge is set on a cliff over looking the Save River as it flows towards Mozambique
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The Save forms Gonarezhou's northeastern boundary...
The Save forms Gonarezhou's northeastern boundary...
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...and so the lodge sits looking across the water into the   National Park
...and so the lodge sits looking across the water into the National Park
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Most guests will arrive at Chilo via an air- or road-transfer from Harare
Most guests will arrive at Chilo via an air- or road-transfer from Harare
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On arrival, you'll be met at the main area where your bags will be taken to your room...
On arrival, you'll be met at the main area where your bags will be taken to your room...
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...and there's a chance to admire the views while management introduce the lodge to you
...and there's a chance to admire the views while management introduce the lodge to you
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You'll then be taken to your room...
You'll then be taken to your room...
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...where the views continue
...where the views continue
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The rooms are well appointed with a mini-bar and tea and coffee station in each
The rooms are well appointed with a mini-bar and tea and coffee station in each
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There's a queen sized bed with mosquito net...
There's a queen sized bed with mosquito net...
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...and plenty of storage space including an electronic safe for added security
...and plenty of storage space including an electronic safe for added security
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There's an en-suite bathroom at the rear of each chalet...
There's an en-suite bathroom at the rear of each chalet...
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...with a shower...
...with a shower...
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...and a loo in a separate cubicle off to the side
...and a loo in a separate cubicle off to the side
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The double-storey main area at Chilo is vast, with a number of lounge and seating areas
The double-storey main area at Chilo is vast, with a number of lounge and seating areas
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There's a curios shop selling local arts & crafts
There's a curios shop selling local arts & crafts
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Meals are usually served on the deck at the front of the lodge...
Meals are usually served on the deck at the front of the lodge...
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...although there is also an indoor dining room for those chillier winter nights
...although there is also an indoor dining room for those chillier winter nights
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The camp fire is a focal point around which guests share the day's events over a drink...
The camp fire is a focal point around which guests share the day's events over a drink...
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...and the pool provides welcome relief from the midday heat
...and the pool provides welcome relief from the midday heat
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Activities at Chilo Gorge are varied and there's plenty to keep guests entertained
Activities at Chilo Gorge are varied and there's plenty to keep guests entertained
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Game drives take place in the National Park, after a short drive and boat across the river
Game drives take place in the National Park, after a short drive and boat across the river
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Chilo Gorge offers three-night fly-camping trips to visit the Chilojo Cliffs
Chilo Gorge offers three-night fly-camping trips to visit the Chilojo Cliffs
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The focus isn't just on scenery though, the game here is a little skittish but still plentiful
The focus isn't just on scenery though, the game here is a little skittish but still plentiful
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There are healthy populations of buffalo and elephant in particular
There are healthy populations of buffalo and elephant in particular
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There's also the chance to visit the local village and school...
There's also the chance to visit the local village and school...
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...and see the hard-work being done to educate local children in this rural community
...and see the hard-work being done to educate local children in this rural community
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A local arts & crafts centre is being built by Chilo to showcase local Shangaan culture...
A local arts & crafts centre is being built by Chilo to showcase local Shangaan culture...
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...including fashion and art - we'll update these photos as soon as we can
...including fashion and art - we'll update these photos as soon as we can

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